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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.86, 584.54 and 347.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.86, 584.54 and 347.78 is: 520.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.86 : 584.54 = 347.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.86/584.54 = 347.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.86x = 584.54 × 347.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.86x = 203,291.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,291.32/390.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.11

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